MEGATROL

The power package for gas turbine start‑up

and generator excitation
UNITROL® 6800
Static excitation system

The UNITROL 6800 supplies the generator with the necessary Features and benefits
field current during machine start-up and normal load condi-
tions. It also ensures fast and safe action during any network + S tate-of-the-art, proven technology
fault condition close or distant to generator terminals. Vari-
ous closed-loop controllers come into action during start-up + H ighly efficient contribution to
and synchronizing sequence until normal on-line operation is network stability
reached. An integrated Power System Stabilizer (PSS) func-
tion contributes then to the network stability. Control limiters + R edundant control for highest
for field and stator current, as well as gene­r ator load angle availability expectations
protect the generator and the excitation equipment.
+ F lexible power converter redundancy
As a standard, controller functions are doubled in two identi-
cal channels, one in operation and the other one in standby + U ser-friendly Control Terminal
ready for bumpless changeover. Depending on customer
requirements, the power converter contains a single or redun-
dant thyristor bridges.

Excitation converter rating for MEGATROL Power, Medium and Light

MEGATROL Configuration Power / Medium Light
Rated Field Voltage: 720 VAC 1080 VAC 1350 VAC 1500 VAC 353 VAC 474 VAC 533 VAC
Rated Field Current: 4050 ADC 3200 A DC 2375 ADC 1706 ADC 1406 ADC 1076 ADC 1446 ADC
Ceiling Current (10s): 6480 ADC 5120 A DC 3800 ADC 2730 ADC 2250 ADC 1721 ADC 2314 ADC
Max. Ambient Temperature: 45 °C
Protection Class: IP31
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For applications other than MEGATROL, UNITROL 6800 excitation systems are available for field current up to 10 kA.

UNITROL 6800 static excitation system in MEGATROL Power configuration

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MEGATROL
Static excitation and static frequency
converter in one package
Open control system Features and benefits
ABB offers an open communication strategy, enabling con-
nection to higher-level process controllers. UNITROL 6800 of MEGATROL CS
and MEGADRIVE-LCI can be provided with all major fieldbus
adapters for smooth integration, monitoring and controlling of
+E
 conomic solution, where one
different processes, according to customer requirements. MEGADRIVE-LCI starts multiple
generators
MEGATROL CS (Cross Start)
MEGATROL CS is a special application solution for MEGATROL. +H
 igh availability thanks to fully
Up to six generators with their related excitation systems and redundant starter solution
three MEGADRIVE-LCI frequency converters are connected
together via Start-up Selection Boards (SSB). MEGATROL CS +H
 igh reliability through patented
is able to automatically control the SSB disconnectors, select self-organizing control network with
an available frequency converter for start-up and support all
required communication channels during start-up. The selection
distributed intelligence
of the MEGADRIVE-LCI can be preconfigured manually.
+N
 etwork self-heals automatically after
Surprisingly compact solution the replacement of defective device
The merged functionality of MEGATROL enables a compact
mechanical design with the possibility to place the equipment
+ S calable and expandable solution
in one container. For gas turbine stations it is particularly
advantageous to get converter and excitation mounted and
cabled in a common container.

Container dimensions W x H x D (mm)

MEGATROL Power 12192 x 3395 x 3500
MEGATROL Medium 9125 x 3395 x 3500
MEGATROL Light 5000 x 3395 x 3500

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Container solution for MEGATROL Medium configuration: 1 UNITROL 6800 static excitation system 2 Common control cubicle
3 MEGADRIVE-LCI static frequency converter 4 MV breaker

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MEGADRIVE-LCI
Static frequency converter

Gas turbines or machines in pumped storage power plants Features and benefits
have often to be started and run-up quickly at short notice. The
MEGADRIVE-LCI static frequency converter uses the generator + O ne MEGADRIVE-LCI converter can
as motor to run it up to a certain speed. For gas turbines, this
is above the ignition speed from where the turbine can acceler-
start several generators (Cross Start)
ate the generator independently up to rated speed and syn- + U nlimited number of starts
chronize it to the power network. For pumped storage power
plants, the MEGADRIVE-LCI accelerates the generator up to + Encoderless control for high availability
rated speed and synchronizes it to the power network. and reduced maintenance costs
ABB has more than 30 years of experience in the design and + F useless design for high reliability
manufacturing of static frequency converters, which became
and less spare parts
the standard starting technology for heavy-duty gas turbines
and pumped storage hydro turbines. + User-friendly Control Terminal

Static frequency converter rating for MEGATROL Power, Medium and Light
MEGATROL Configuration: Power Medium Light
Max. Output Current: 2500 A 1930 A 1500 A
Max. Output Voltage: 5600 V 1820 V 1820 V
Rated Converter Power: 15.5 MW 5.0 MW 2.0 MW
Max. Ambient Temperature: 45 °C (55 °C with derating)
Protection Class: IP31
For applications other than MEGATROL, MEGADRIVE-LCI converters are available up to 72 MW or higher on request.

MEGADRIVE-LCI static frequency converter in MEGATROL Power configuration

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MEGATROL
The power package for starting
gas turbines and exciting the generator
MEGATROL combines UNITROL® static excitation system and MEGADRIVE-LCI
static frequency converter in a smart and ultra compact solution. It is particularly
suitable for gas turbine, combined cycle and pumped storage power plants.

Product advantages and

customer benefits
+ O ne control platform AC 800PEC
for both systems
Same SW tool
Less training for maintenance staff
One interface to power plant control (on request)

+ O ne Human Machine Interface

User-friendly interaction in local operation mode

+ M any common components

Less spare parts
Fewer costs in case of repairs

+ P re-tested systems and

communications
Fast and easy installation on site

+ C ross Start

One frequency converter can start several generators

+ M erged functionality

Compact mechanical design

+ One container solution (optional)

Space saving
Reduced cabling
Easy handling
Easy & fast site installation and commissioning

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Contact us

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Static Excitation Systems, Voltage Regulators
and Synchronizing Equipment
CH-5300 Turgi, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 589 24 86
Fax: +41 58 589 23 33
E-Mail: pes@ch.abb.com

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